1. Set the geographic boundary before counting pages
Bosseo describes a footprint that can cover an entire state or only selected counties. For a firm evaluating Worthington, the first decision is therefore geographic: should the plan address Worthington alone, cities throughout Nobles County, or a wider set of Minnesota counties the firm genuinely serves? Worthington’s relationship to Nobles County matters because a city page and a county-limited footprint are different choices. The Census record identifies Worthington as a municipality in Nobles County; it does not establish that residents are searching for a particular legal service or that the firm should serve every nearby community.
Recommended approach
Bring a precise service-area list to the consultation. Ask Bosseo to map the proposed city coverage against the counties where the firm accepts matters, and exclude locations that would create an inaccurate impression of availability. Treat the Worthington population estimate as context for the place—not as a forecast of inquiries.
